Plant Taxonomy: Classical and Modern Methods Author : Freddie Casey Subject : Agricultural Sciences ISBN :9781682868560 The science that finds, identifies, classifies, describes and names plants is called plant taxonomy. It is closely associated with plant systematics. Plant taxonomy facilitates an organized system for Read More |
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Pollination and Agricultural Ecosystems Author : Toby Hernandez Subject : Agricultural Sciences ISBN :9781682868621 Pollination is the process by which pollen is transferred from the male part of a plant to the female part. This enables fertilization and the production of seeds. Usually, pollination occurs within a Read More |
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Pollination Biology and Ecology Author : Blake Hughes Subject : Agricultural Sciences ISBN :9781682868997 Pollination biology or anthecology is the science concerned with the study of pollination and the association between flowers and pollinators. Pollination is an important process in plant reproduction Read More |
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Author : Edith Powell Subject : Agricultural Sciences ISBN :9781682869741 The domesticated birds that are kept by humans for their feathers, meat or eggs are collectively referred to as poultry. Some of the birds which fall under this category are chickens, geese, ducks and Read More |
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Author : Nancy Faulkner Subject : Agricultural Sciences ISBN :9781682869727 The application of water to plants at necessary intervals is known as irrigation. It is used to ensure the proper growth of agricultural crops and maintain landscapes. Irrigation plays a key role in re-vegetating Read More |
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Author : Elisabeth Crawford Subject : Agricultural Sciences ISBN :9781647400095 A plant which is considered to be undesirable in a particular location is termed as a weed. Weed control attempts to stop weeds from competing for resources with desired flora and fauna such as domesticated Read More |
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Soil Fertility and Fertilizers Author : Virginia Munn Subject : Agricultural Sciences ISBN :9781647400101 The ability of soil to sustain agricultural plant growth is referred to as soil fertility. A soil that is fertile has the ability to supply essential plant nutrients and water in appropriate amounts for Read More |
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Author : Clara Fanning Subject : Agricultural Sciences ISBN :9781682869789 The plants that are considered as undesirable in the farms, lawns, gardens, parks and fields are known as weeds. The discipline of weed science focuses on weeds, their effect upon human activities as well Read More |
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Advanced Principles of Environmental Soil Science Author : Henry Wang Subject : Agricultural Sciences ISBN :9781682867525 The study of the interaction of humans with the pedosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, biosphere and the atmosphere falls under the domain of environmental soil science. The field also delves into diverse Read More |
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Author : Ayden Spears Subject : Agricultural Sciences ISBN :9781682866948 The science of crop breeding delves into the study of genetics of plants to develop desirable characteristics. Modern crop breeding builds on the principles of molecular biology and genetics to replace Read More |